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Culture and Corporate Governance
It would be remiss of us to not mention the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, which has consumed …
Secure Local Jobs Code – Code Certificates
The Secure Local Jobs Code commenced on 15 January 2019. The Code applies to those in construction, cleaning, security and traffic management services undertaking or …
Beyond Potato Salad: Crowd Sourced Equity Fundraising for Pty Ltd Companies
The power of crowd sourcing is undeniable. From the ridiculous, $55,492 raised to make a potato salad , to the nostalgic, saving of the iconic …
AGED CARE ROYAL COMMISSION – The terms of reference and what they mean
On 8 October 2018, the Governor-General signed off on the Letters Patent establishing the Royal Commission into aged care, available here. This Royal Commission is …
The ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme – The role of the Employer in the investigation process
If the reportable conduct scheme applies to your organisation in the ACT, you have a mandatory obligation to respond to reportable allegations. Below we have …
New Year’s Resolutions for your organisation and the law ahead for 2018
Welcome to 2018! It is set to be another interesting year ahead, as the Australian Open kicks off this week, we head towards the 2018 …
Purchasing a Business?
Meet Kate and Peter. They handle the sale and purchases of businesses for our clients. We asked them a few questions about the process, from …
George Brandis comments on the role of lawyers, and the Fitzgerald Principles
Opening the International Bar Association (IBA) conference in Sydney on Sunday night, Attorney-General George Brandis made a staunch defence of the rule of law, highlighting …
Mandatory Data Breach Notification Bill Passed
It is the Bill that has done the rounds of Parliament and been the subject of much anticipation and commentary. Privacy nerds everywhere (read: Griffin …
AFP workforce says “NO”
Yesterday, AFP employees delivered a clear message to the AFP Executive that they will not accept the Enterprise Agreement being offered by the AFP. 87.2% …
Disclosure Statements – What are they and why do I need one?
If you are the tenant or landlord of a retail or commercial lease, your lawyer probably required you to sign a Disclosure Statement prior to …
Commercial and Retail Leasing: Bank Guarantee v Bond
It is typical for landlords to require tenants to provide security under a lease, to secure the tenant’s obligations under the lease. There are various …
Unfair Contract Terms – A Change Is Coming
The unfair contracts legislation is being amended with effect from 12 November 2016 to apply to small businesses in addition to individuals. What is the …
Excessive surchages come at a cost
Following the enactment of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016, businesses should be aware of new restrictions in imposing payment surcharges on …
IP Australia fee changes commence October 2016 – What do you need to know?
Earlier this year, IP Australia conducted an extensive review of its fee structure in consultation with various stakeholders. The results of this review are now …
Trade Mark Now the Least of Dick Smith’s Issues After Mite-y Long Battle Ends in Federal Court
On 11 February 2016, the Federal Court handed down its judgment in the case of Dick Smith Investments Pty Ltd v Ramsey [2016] FCA 939. …
The Future of Privacy after Dallas Buyer Club
Thought you can use the internet anonymously? A recent Australian case has shown that the right to privacy does not necessarily prevent someone finding out …
Curving Credit Surcharges
What does this news about credit card surcharges really mean? We’ve all been there – you find an unbeatable deal on flights or accommodation only …
Uber right or Uber wrong?
A recent case in the United States of America involving the transport company Uber has raised more questions for businesses that utilise the services of …
The Costs of Non-Compliance
Didn’t know your business proposal was covered by the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code)? The penalties can be significant so check the Code first. …
Dealing with bad blood in your small business – Part 2
Despite everyone’s best intentions, disputes commonly arise when one party feels like the other party is not contributing to the business equally, where one party’s …
Dealing with bad blood in your small business – Part 1
Many of the clients we encounter in our practice are small businesses, started by friends or family. Typically, the founders will set up a proprietary …
Tips for Leasing Disputes in the ACT
The Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001 (ACT) (the Act) sets out some of the rights and responsibilities of tenants and lessors in relation to …
Assignment of Commercial and Retail Leases
When buying or selling a business, it is critical that the parties to the transaction consider any lease in place for the premises from which …
Reebok and Miranda Kerr – False and misleading representations in advertising
Reebok, and the rest of the commercial work, has been reminded that if you are advertising your business or products, it is important to ensure …